Veronica Ramirez to Speak at Alumni Reception
With aspirations to reconnect with alumni and create a space for networking, mentoring, and connection, The Department of Psychological...
Alumni Ellie Petty's Blog on the Peace Corps
Ellie Petty, a behavioral neuroscience alumni from the USD Class of 2019, has spent the past few months of her post-graduate career...
Mairead Nolan and Dr. Wanic on Trades Between Teams
Psychology professor Rebekah Wanic and student Mairead Nolan recently published an article called Showing Up and Showing Off on...
Dr. Joanna Peters Credits Dr. Galvan as Inspiration
Dr. Joanna Peters, a psychology alumni from the USD Class of 2008, credits Dr. Galvan to be a huge support and influence on her career.
Research Publication by Dr. Weyant
Dr. Weyant, a USD psychology professor, has recently been published in the Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences.
Office Hours: Jena Hales, PhD
Learn more about Dr. Hales and other outstanding USD faculty through our ongoing Office Hours video series featuring casual conversations...
Psychological Sciences: Study Abroad Courses
The University of San Diego's Study Abroad Program allows undergraduate students to live and study in a multitude of different...
Summer Scholars Showcase Research at Colloquium
The second annual Summer Research Colloquium concluded the summer scholars’ program for 2019.
Neuroscience PURE Student Victoria Cendejas
PURE student Behavioral Neuroscience major, Victoria Cendejas
Women's Volleyball: Roxie Wiblin
Women's volleyball junior Roxie Wiblin was invited to the U.S. Women's National Team open tryouts in March and was selected to the...
Meet Dr. Laura Getz
Welcome the newest faculty member to the department, Dr. Laura Getz
Farewell Dr. Sitaraman
Dr. Sitaraman will continue her research and teaching at Cal State East Bay.
Alexis Nacht Receives Research Award
Psychology major Alexis Nacht has received the Distinguished Graduate in Academic Achievement, Research, and Service in the...
Ali McLagan Receives Research Award
Behavioral Neuroscience major Ali McLagan has received the Outstanding Research and Academic Achievement Award.
Nathan Lorentz Receives Academic Award
Behavioral Neuroscience major Nathan Lorentz has received the Exceptional Academic Achievement Award.
Sophie Abber Receives Research Fellowship
Behavioral Neuroscience and Anthropology major Sophie Abber is one of eight students chosen as a Keck Humanities Fellow.
Juliana Receives Research Award
Juliana Lucena is a Behavioral Neuroscience major and has received the Distinguished Graduate in Academic Achievement,...
Class of 2019's Post-Graduation Plans
The Psychological Sciences class of 2019 share their post-graduation plans. From teaching to medical school, these Toreros have an...
USD's 2019 President for a Day: Tiffany Zhang
The University of San Diego has officially chosen a new president — the 2019 USD President for a Day. Tiffany Zhang, a...
Alexandra Super Receives Service Award
Alexandra is a double major in Psychology and Political science and has received the Outstanding Academic Achievement and Service to...
Kelsey Kehoe Receives Research Award
Psychology major Kelsey Kehoe received the Outstanding Research and Academic Achievement Award.
Celebration of Professor Emeritus Dr. Moriarty
Dr. Moriarty's keynote address, "Alice in Wonderland, Psychology in the Biological Sciences," will focus on the history of psychology at USD
Tour of BN Research and Teaching Facilities
As part of a two-day celebration, the Psychological Sciences Department is giving a tour of Behavioral Neuroscience research and teaching...
Spring '19 Psychology Internship Fair
Explore internships in psychology, BN, sociology, and more!
Dr. Sgoutas-Emch Speaks on Tech Detox
Your brain needs time to catch up and refocus on each new task, and “studies show that focusing on one task at a time allows your...
Dr. Jena Hales Receives 2018/2019 OURMA
Over the past seven years Dr. Hales has mentored more than 40 undergraduate students and provided them with opportunities to develop...
Department of Psychological Sciences
The objective of USD's Department of Psychological Sciences is to advance student understanding of psychology and behavioral neuroscience as a science, a profession and a means of promoting human welfare.
Why Choose Psychological Sciences at USD?
Advance your understanding of psychology as a science, a profession and a means of promoting the welfare of human and animal species with a degree in psychology or behavioral neuroscience.
Advanced Research Environment
Faculty actively pursue their own research, and you'll have the opportunity to benefit from their unique, distinguished experience in the lab and have co-publication opportunities or conduct your own research projects.
Real-World Experiences
With small class sizes and collaborative research projects, you'll gain tangible experiences in the lab and field that help deepen your understanding of complex topics.
Solid Communications Skills
You'll have the opportunity to present your research at conferences, as well as on campus at Creative Collaborations. This leads to the solid presentation and communication skills that employers are looking for.
Connect Beyond the Classroom
Learn from guest experts who present advanced psychological concepts to augment classwork, student research and faculty research.
In the News
Dr. Ken Keith Will Discuss Forthcoming Book in Webinar
// November 7, 2019
Kenneth Keith, PhD, a professor emeritus of the Department of Psychological Sciences and a former chair, has a forthcoming book with his dau…
Office Hours: Jena Hales, PhD, Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences
// October 1, 2019
Jena Hales, PhD, assistant professor of psychological sciences, values the student interaction and mentorship opportunities USD offers. With…
A PURE Opportunity for First-Year Students to Shine
// September 4, 2019
Research is debatably the height of academic pursuit. Through systematic investigation and study, research holds the promise of establishing…
Farewell Dr. Sitaraman
// July 31, 2019
This week the department of Psychological Sciences bids Dr. Divya Sitaraman farewell. Dr. Sitaraman has been an instrumental part of the Psy…
Women's Volleyball: Roxie's on the Rise
// July 29, 2019
Roxie Wiblin's volleyball career at the University of San Diego is following an upward trajectory. The outside hitter started every mat…
Upcoming Events
Psychology Internship Fair
Thursday, November 21, 2019 // 12:30 p.m.Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, Room 215
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Dr. Kenneth Keith, a professor emeritus of the Department of Psychological Sciences and a former chair, has a forthcoming book with his daughter, Heather Keith: 'Lives and Legacies of People with Intellectual Disability'.
The book is an attempt to recognize that people with intellectual disability are important members of their families and communities, and that we should more fully recognize their legacies.
They will also hold an upcoming webinar which will run for an hour on Nov. 20 (4:00 p.m. Eastern time, 3:00 Central, 2:00 Mountain, 1:00 Pacific). If interested, you can register (no cost) and listen in (or ask questions!) at the following link:
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Rachel Greiner, M.S., LMFT: Mrs. Greiner recently worked as a Resilience Trainer for FOCUS
(Families Overcoming Under Stress, contracted through UCLA) in Okinawa, Japan-Kadena Airforce Base. Previously, she worked for 2 years as a Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) in the Washington D.C area.
Her prior experience also included working for FOCUS at Camp Pendleton Marine Base in Oceanside, CA. She also has over 4 years experience working with at
risk youth ages 5-18 living in residential treatment settings.
She has also worked in substance abuse treatment for adults and a shelter for chronically homeless adults. Mrs.Greiner earned her B.A. in Psychology from University of San Diego and an M.S. in Counseling from University of
Phoenix. read more
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